Black Girl Ventures (BGV) funds early-stage, revenue-generating businesses with under $1 million in revenue. We ignite civic engagement and strengthen local infrastructure across the U.S. by offering business support services, leadership development, supplier diversity, and both social and financial capital. While we typically support ventures from any industry, specific funding partnerships may require us to focus on certain sectors.
Our founders raise twice the national average in funding, grow their social capital tenfold, and 51% go on to join accelerators and incubators to further develop their ventures. BGV has impacted over 20,000 people across 64 countries. Our founders collectively represent over $10 million in revenue and have created more than 3,000 jobs for the U.S. economy.
BGV Bridge Student Application
Overview
The BGV Bridge Internship pairs ambitious student founders with seasoned BGV Alumni. This program is your opportunity to work on real-world business projects, develop critical industry skills, and expand your professional network through hands-on experience and dedicated mentorship.
Program Benefits
- Participation Stipend: Your time, energy, and brilliance are valuable. Students who are accepted and complete the internship program will receive a $1,600 stipend for their participation.
- Professional Mentorship: Gain direct, 1-on-1 guidance from established BGV Alumni who understand how to navigate the entrepreneurial journey.
Applicant Requirements
To be eligible for this cohort, students must meet the following criteria:
- Active Membership: You must be a current member of a BGV NextGen Chapter
- Recent Graduate Exception: If you have recently graduated from the program, you remain eligible to apply until your chapter membership officially concludes in the fall of the upcoming semester.
- Time Commitment: You must commit to 10–15 hours per week for the entirety of the 10-week program.
- Mentorship Syncs: You must attend a mandatory weekly 1hr call with your assigned mentor to review progress and receive feedback.
- 100% Virtual Availability: This entire internship is fully remote. You must have the reliable technology, internet access, and schedule flexibility to complete all tasks, communication, and project milestones virtually.
Program Timeline
- Applications Open: Today
- Applications Close: June 1st
- Program Duration: 10 weeks (June 1st – July 30, 2026)
- Program Manager Touchpoints: Mandatory biweekly check-ins with the Program Manager will begin on June 1st for all participating students.
BGV Bridge Internship Mentor Overview
Overview
Shape the next generation of founders while gaining dedicated capacity for your business. By hosting a BGV Bridge intern, you get targeted project support from an ambitious student while serving as the strategic guide they need to bridge the gap between theory and execution.
Program Benefits
- Free Project-Based Support: Expand your business's capacity with high-quality, dedicated support from an ambitious student founder to execute a key project—at zero cost to you.
- Community Reinvestment: Pay your experience forward and directly shape the trajectory of a rising leader within the BGV ecosystem.
Mentor Requirements
To cultivate a high-impact environment, all mentors must meet the following criteria:
- Alumni Status: You must be a verified BGV Alumni.
- Project Submission: You must submit a clearly defined project through this application that a student intern can meaningfully support and execute over the 10-week program.
- Skills Development: You must be actively open and committed to helping the student develop practical, real-world business and entrepreneurial skills throughout the project.
- Intern Syncs: You must commit to a weekly 1hr call with your intern to provide feedback, guidance, and strategic alignment.
- 100% Virtual Operations: This program is entirely remote. All projects provided by mentors must be open for virtual work, and all tracking, collaboration, and communication must be structured to happen seamlessly online.
Program Timeline
- Applications Open: Today
- Applications Close: June 1st
- Program Duration: 10 weeks (June 1st – July 30, 2026)
- Program Manager Touchpoints: To ensure cohort alignment and success, mandatory biweekly check-ins with the Program Manager will begin on June 1st for all participating mentors and students.